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Tag: local government
Posted inLocal Government, State Government
Florida DOGE wants to slash millions of dollars in alleged waste across local governments. A new report detailed far less
Named after one of President Donald Trump’s signature initiatives, the state DOGE effort and Jacksonville’s own city council-driven initiative illustrate the impact of national politics on the local level.
Posted inBehind the Story, Housing & Affordability
Northeast Florida media outlets launch collaborative project to examine soaring housing costs
A coalition of Northeast Florida news organizations – including digital, broadcast, and print media – plan to tackle the issue of housing costs as a shared editorial project in 2026.
Posted inLocal Government
Money, aerospace drive turbulence between City Councilman and aviation CEO
A Jacksonville City Council member and the CEO of the city’s four airports have butted heads for years over the aviation authority’s spending and governing powers
Posted inFlorida
Judge orders Jacksonville activist to pay $134,000 after public-records dispute
Curtis Lee, a frequent public-records filer, originally sued State Attorney Melissa Nelson’s office in 2020 for what he alleged were violations of the Florida Public Records Act.
Posted inFlorida
Jacksonville police and fire pension debt tops $3 billion, surging city costs
Jacksonville City Hall’s debt to the Police and Fire Pension Fund now tops $3 billion, one of its worst conditions in the past quarter century, which will require taxpayers to cover a mammoth $201 payment later this year.
Posted inFlorida
Multi-million dollar land swap would make once-obscure developer major downtown player
A new proposal, which city officials will weigh in the coming weeks, could make Alex Sifakis and a joint venture he backs, Gateway Jax, among the most crucial players in downtown Jacksonville’s future.
Posted inElections
Shayla E. Lee elected as Duval county judge
Shayla E. Lee won a runoff election for a vacant Duval County judge seat.
Posted in2024 Voter Guide
Reginald Blount wins Duval County school board seat
Reginald Blount won election to represent Duval County School Board District 5 as the district grapples with impending school closures and dropping enrollment.
Posted in2024 Voter Guide
Election Night 2024: How The Tributary Tracks and Projects Florida Results
The Tributary uses a live voter turnout scraper to track Election Day participation in real time across Florida’s Congressional, Senate, and House districts, ensuring transparency and responsible reporting. Follow along for real-time data and insights on voter turnout.